Knowledge Transfer Groups will be modelled on discussion groups

Key details of the new Knowledge Transfer Groups have been announced.

Knowledge transfer measures are a key part of the new Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, and they will be supported across a number of sectors (beef, sheep, dairy, poultry, tillage and equine).

Some 27,000 farmers are expected to participate for three years in knowledge transfer groups in their respective sectors during the period of the programme.